Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ACMHBR303, 'Carry out natural mare mating procedures'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Carry out natural mare mating procedures' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to perform mare mating procedures | 1.1 Interpret the work program to determine work to be undertaken, and confirm with supervisor 1.2 Communicate with other workers to ensure smooth operation of the production process 1.3 Adhere to requirements for the care and handling of horses 1.4 Select, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) |
2. Identify mares in a state of oestrus | 2.1 Identify and select mares due for teasing or service 2.2 Identify work health and safety hazards, including horse behaviour and body language, assess risks and implement suitable controls 2.3 Catch and restrain selected mare and foal if present, using safe horse handling techniques, for teasing or other oestrus identification procedures 2.4 Complete stud records according to workplace requirements |
3. Attend mares for service | 3.1 Prepare mare for hand service according to stud practice 3.2 Separate from mare and safely restrain foal, if present, according to stud practice 3.3 Restrain mare safely for natural service, using appropriate equipment according to stud practice 3.4 Attend mare for the service process 3.5 Return mare to box or paddock 3.6 Complete workplace records |
4. Handle mares for routine veterinary reproductive procedures | 4.1 Handle mare and foal to ensure both are settled and safe 4.2 Lead mare (and foal) into crush, ensuring safety and wellbeing of both mare and foal, if present 4.3 Use an appropriate restraint method in the crush 4.4 Provide support for manual or ultrasound follicle and pregnancy testing procedures 4.5 Assist the veterinarian to prepare for examination, swabbing or treatment of the mare |
5. Maintain accurate identification and records | 5.1 Complete records of identification and breeding according to industry standards 5.2 Report details of any treatment performed, including follow-up treatment |